Get ready to revolutionize your salad game with this mouthwatering Spiralized Greek Cucumber Salad that's about to become your new obsession! Imagine twirling your fork into a vibrant, refreshing dish that's not just a salad, but a culinary adventure packed with Mediterranean flavors. With crisp cucumber spirals, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta, and a zesty lemon dressing, this recipe is your ticket to an instant flavor explosion that will transport your taste buds straight to the sunny shores of Greece.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Greek
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, spiralized
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dirt or debris.
- Using a spiralizer, carefully spiralize the cucumbers into long, thin noodle-like strands. If you don't have a spiralizer, you can use a julienne peeler or mandoline to create similar thin strips.
- Place the spiralized cucumber strands in a large mixing bowl. Pat them gently with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes by cutting them vertically with a sharp knife, ensuring even and consistent size.
- Thinly slice the red onion using a sharp knife, creating delicate, translucent rings or half-rings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create a light vinaigrette dressing.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onion to the spiralized cucumber in the mixing bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the salad, breaking it into small, irregular pieces.
- Pour the prepared lemon-olive oil dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss all ingredients together, ensuring the dressing coats the cucumber spirals, tomatoes, onions, and feta evenly.
- Let the salad sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve immediately in chilled salad bowls, garnishing with additional fresh ground black pepper if desired.
Tips
- Spiralizer Secrets: For the best texture, choose firm, straight cucumbers and pat them dry after spiralizing to prevent a watery salad.
- Feta Selection: Use high-quality, authentic Greek feta for the most authentic flavor. If possible, choose a feta made from sheep's or goat's milk.
- Onion Hack: Soak thinly sliced red onions in cold water for 5 minutes before adding to the salad to reduce their sharp bite.
- Dressing Do's: Prepare the dressing separately and add just before serving to keep the cucumber spirals crisp and fresh.
- Make-Ahead Magic: While best served immediately, you can prep ingredients separately and combine just before serving to maintain optimal texture.
- Herb Enhancement: Consider adding fresh herbs like dill or mint for an extra layer of Mediterranean flavor.
- Temperature Tip: Serve the salad chilled for maximum refreshment, especially on hot summer days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 253kcal
Carbohydrates: 9g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 20mg
